The Summer SolsticeThis year Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, occurs (in the Northern Hemisphere) on Wednesday, June 21. The timing of the solstice depends on when the Sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator. The Sun enters Cancer at 12:24 am. Later, the v/c moon enters Gemini at 6:44 pm. Gemini has a very open, social, curious energy that inspires conversation, communication, unraveling mysteries of the Universe, and puzzling out how things fit together. Cross this with the energy of the Messenger, Mercury and you get a wonderful, uplifting evening to bring people together to share new ideas and to learn more about each other.

Litha or Summer Solstice is also known as: Alban Hefin, Sun Blessing, Gathering Day, Feill-Sheathain, Whit Sunday, Whitsuntide, Vestalia, Thing-tide, St. John's Day, Litha is one of the ancient solar celebrations that early agricultural societies marked as the high point of summer. This is the longest day of the year, the day the sun reaches its zenith in the sky. On this day we celebrate light and the power of the sun for every day past this point the sun begins to lose its strength. This is the hallmark for the turning of the wheel, a time to remember that though now is the high-time of the year when nature revels in abundance, the wheel is turning, the season shifting, as the time of light begins its decent into the season of cold and darkness.

Tonight we celebrate, for now is the time for dance, the time of joyous celebration, as we celebrate summer in all of its fertility. Use this energy to empower yourself. Join in the celebrations of handfasting, weddings and births. Spend time honoring the Nature spirits of your home and garden. All social gatherings should be a hit when infused with the energy flowing through this magickal night.

June begins with a Full Sagittarius moon on Friday 9 to boosts the imagination. Fridays are fueled by the passionate Venus. Combines these forces and you get a day brimming with energy to infuse that dream you've got simmering on the back burner. What is it you secretly call yourself? Are you a dancer, painter, writer, actress, cook? Make today a Me day and invest in your passion. It is time to become the person you truly are.

Are you longing for that special someone? Use the energy to day to Grant Me A Love that's TrueYou will need:4 Candles (Pink or Red)Rose oil1 rose thorn1 roseTake the thorn and carve a heart into each candle. Anoint the candles with the oil and set at each of the compass points.Hold the rose and visualize what you want.When you have a firm hold on what it is you want to manifest, go to the North, pluck a petal from the rose and say, “Guardians of the North, grant me this desire; The love of one of who will be a companion true.” Place the petal at the base of the candle.Turn to the East. Pluck a petal from the rose and say, “Guardians of the East, Grant me this wish; The love of one who offers both friendship and affection.” Place the petal at the base of the candle.Turn to the South. Pluck a petal from the bottom of the rose. Set the petal at the base of the Candle and say, “Guardians of the South, Grant me this wish; the love of one whose heart and mind are true.”Go to the West. Pluck a petal from the bottom of the rose. Set the petal at the base of the Candle and say, “Guardians of the West, grant me this wish, that I will see and understand when the one I long for presents in my life. Blessed Be. Blessed be. Blessed be."Keep the rose. Set in a place of honor and whenever it catches you eye whisper. "Blessed be” to send your wish again, out into the Universe.

Do you have a situation that needs some motherly love? Use today's energy to brew up some Harmony Now PowderYou will need:3 drops of Rose Oil5 drops of Sandalwood Oil7 drops of Lavender OilA handful of talcum powder1 tsp dried Chamomile FlowersCombine the ingredients and as you mix them, hum or sing a happy tune and visualize a warm light infusing the mix with magickal power as you stir. Continue until you feel that it is suitably empowered. Use whenever you need to invoke some harmony.

Friday, June 23 the New Moon enters Cancer at 6:07 pm. Work with the passion of Venus and the nurturing energy of Cancer to add sweetness to your life.

The Sweet Life SpellYou will need:one candle -choose a color appropriate for your workingone anointing oil - appropriate for your workingAnd a sweet substance: Honey is a potent substance used to attract good fortune, fertility, and love.Chocolate is a delightful food to attract prosperity and luxury.Maple Syrup brings love and/or money.Nutella which mixes the potency of Hazelnuts (for wisdom,inspiration and luck) with chocolate's ability to attract money.Dates bring energy to support expansion and growth.Choose one.To begin: Clean the room or space you will be working.Gather the things you need.Take a cleansing bath scented with rose oil and 3 Laurel leaves. Immerse yourself in the water. Slip under the surface until you are completely submerged. Let go of all of the negativity that is clinging to you and as you surface see it washing away. If you feel you need to, dunk yourself completely under until you are free and your body, mind, aura and spirit are clear. When you step from the tub, leave all the negativity behind to disappear down the drain. Dry with a clean towel and go in to set your sacred space.

Set your circle. Anoint your chosen candle with your chosen oil and light. Call whatever powers you are going to work with.Now breathe deeply and quiet your mind. When you have reached the correct mental place, you are ready to ask for your heart's desire.

Use your fingers or a spoon and begin to eat the sweet stuff. And say, "Of the Powers, I ask this favor, add sweetness that I may savor. To my life such sweet delights be granted me with eat bite of this sweet treat."Take another bite and savor the flavor. Delight in its taste as you roll it on your tongue."Sweetness within become sweetness without. By your power and your favor, my life is infused with sweetness. I am blessed."Take another bite and smile. Let happiness fill you as eat, "Sweetness within become sweetness without. By your power and your favor, my life is infused with sweetness. I am blessed."Take another bite and feel the sweet energy infuse throughout your body and your life. "Sweetness within become sweetness without. By your power and your favor, my life is infused with sweetness. I am blessed."Continue until your treat is gone.